Philanthropic Vacation focus on both cultural and ecological conservation as well as humanitarian efforts. On expedition travelers support important scientific projects. Travelwizard.com is offering select collection of Philanthropic Vacation. Call 1.800.330.8820 to find out how you can participate.
Mt. Kilimanjaro: To the Summit on a Mission
Trek to the summit of Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, on a challenging journey of the body and a triumph for the spirit. You have ample time to acclimatize to the altitude, as your climb reveals the animal and plant life on the mountainside. Follow the Lemosho/Western route to reach Uhuru Peak at 19,457 feet above sea level.
Fighting Climate Change in Antarctica
Travel with expert naturalists and guides aboard MV 'Minerva' to observe the wildlife and marine life of the South Atlantic. Experience a smooth crossing of the Drake Passage and head out on Zodiacs for exciting shore excursions. On this mission trip, visit a working scientific station and present the research team with a hyperspectral irradiance sensor that measures wavelengths of light used by phytoplankton, microscopic plants growing in the sea. This instrument will provide critical information for ongoing studies on the dramatic impacts of climate change on phytoplankton communities along the Antarctic Peninsula.
Conservation Consciousness in the Galápagos
Visit Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands on this unique departure celebrating Charles Darwin's 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species. Join conservationist Randal Keynes, the naturalist's great-great-grandson, and explore islands that Darwin himself visited on this special seven-night cruise on MV 'Eclipse.'
